Л’Анжело, Шато Тур Байар 2011, AOC Montagne Saint-Emilion

Prestige Cuvee, L’Angelotof Château Tour Bayard, was created in 2008, a vintage that marks a turning point in the story of the family estate. Julien RICHARD, grandson of Angelo NICOLETTI, convinced of the quality potential of the estate wanted to pay tribute to the “Father” of Château Tour Bayard by signing his name an elegant and innovative Cuvee. Result of an exceptional terroir, an atypical grape variety in Bordeaux and the work of an entire family, L’Angelot is a unique wine that will appeal to lovers of rare wines.

VINEYARD
Area: 1,5 hectares
Terroir : Top of the Clay-Limestone Hill
Average age of the vines: 55 years
Viticulture: Conventional, мechanical work of the soils without herbicides
Harvest: By hand

 WINEMAKING

“Haute couture" winemaking, entirely done by hand in 500 Liters oak barrels.

AGEING

In oak barrels between 12 and 18 months

BLEND

95% Malbec, 5% Merlot

An exclusive cuveе, limited to 3000 bottles per year, in prestigious bottles.

 TASTING

A unique and atypical wine that pairs with elegance intensity, freshness and aromatic depth of
Malbec. A round and creamy mouth revealing powerful
tannins highlighted by woody notes. A remarkable length in the mouth. Explosive black fruit aromas.

Ageing potential: 10-40 years

Serve at:16-18°

Perfect pairing:Slow-cooked dishes, grilled meats or game

Julien Richard:: „“All the character and typicity of L'Angelot comes from a rare grape of the region: Malbec.”